Benro monopod

[table1349]

I dont understand how someone could use a non moveable head on a monopod. Having a head that doesnt move, pretty much limits you to keeping the monopod straight up and down for shooting. I have seen several people make a "tripod" situation with the monopod and your legs for example.

How to Use a Monopod
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How to Use a Monopod

Method 2: braced against your foot. This would cause the camera to aim at the ground unless you had a moveable head.

Method 3: between the legs. Same as above

I was starting to think I didnt know how to use this magical stick so I did some digging. I actually came across the exact video in the 3rd link. If you watch that video he actually makes reference to the issue at hand and recommends using a ball head at one point. I dont know, maybe I'm over thinking the whole situation.

You probably are to some extent. How far do you really think you are going to have to point the thing either up or down?

 

[BillM]

Something like this will get the job done. I've used one in the past and it is fine, just get it locked nice and tight and you are good to go.

Amazon.com: Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229: Camera & Photo

 

[table1349]

Something like this will get the job done. I've used one in the past and it is fine, just get it locked nice and tight and you are good to go.

Amazon.com: Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229: Camera & Photo

The two issues I see with that particular head is 1 it only supports 6 lbs and 2 I dislike proprietary QR plates. It's fine for a camera body, but I would never trust it with heavy lens. On the flip side, if you are using it with a body and shorter glass it is a good price.

 

[BillM]

It's done fine with a D800 and 300MM f/2.8. And it feels like it could hold much more than that. But i just threw it out there as a low cost alternative. I much prefer just a clamp and plate.

 

[Boz Mon]

Something like this will get the job done. I've used one in the past and it is fine, just get it locked nice and tight and you are good to go.

Amazon.com: Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229: Camera & Photo

This looks like something that I might try out.